Raul Muniz Jr., 47, passed away Monday, June 9, 2003, in Modesto
of cancer. He was a Gilroy native.
Raul Muniz Jr., 47, passed away Monday, June 9, 2003, in Modesto of cancer. He was a Gilroy native.

Raul was raised in Gilroy. He attended Gilroy High School. After school, he went to trade school to be a certified welder and worked for General Electric, San Jose for many years. He moved to Modesto six years ago. He enjoyed riding Harley Davidsons and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Modesto.

He is survived by his daughters and husbands, Stacie and Danny Soto of Gilroy, Melanie and Benny Soto of Gilroy and Amber Muniz and her fiancé Danny Sandoval Jr. of Gilroy. He was the grandfather of Mariah, Marcus, Raeann, Nathaniel and one grandson due in September, Benny Jr. He is the son of Raul Sr. and Josephina Muniz of Modesto; brother of Mary Muniz Guevara and her husband Kelly of Santa Nella, Ruben Muniz Sr. of Gilroy, Alfred and his wife Joann Muniz of Gilroy, Phillip Muniz Sr. of Gilroy, Abel Muniz and Roy Muniz both of Modesto. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation began today at 1 p.m. at Habing Family Funeral home with an Evening Service beginning at 6 p.m. Funeral Services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with burial to follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.

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